Hello OW experts! As I see a lot of flying ahead of me, I decided to join a FFP. Reading through a lot of threads here I decided to register since I couldn't find a recommendation for my flying pattern. Due to changing career and family plans I cannot predict my future flying pattern exactly and am therefore looking for a flexible program. I answered the questions below and hope you can help me with my decision. Every help is much appreciated!
(1) What is your home airport? (SFO, SCL, London LHR, HKG, Singapore SIN etc.)
Reply: As pointed out it might change soon. Currently it is Southern Germany STR/FRA/MUC but might relocate to MEL, LHR or Asia soon.
(2) How many miles do you usually fly each year & in what class? (<25K, 25k-50k, >50k)
Reply: 25k-50k.
(3) What types of fares do you usually buy ? ( First, Business, Economy etc.)
Reply: Economy.
(4) Can you choose your airlines and/or, class of service?. Do you travel for work and/or pleasure?
Reply: Free choice of airline, travelling for work (25%) and pleasure/family visits (75%).
(5) Which routes do you fly most often (US Domestic, Transpacific, Kangaroo, in Asia etc)
Reply: Within Europe and between Europe-Asia-Australia (mostly via the gulf or SIN/HKG).
(6) Do you have FFP status of any kind of OW or other airline at present? What is it? (AA Executive Platinum, QF Gold, UA 1K, LAN Comodoro, etc)
Reply: None.
(7) What is most important to you in a FFP? (upgrades on travel, priority services when flying the airline, extra baggage allowance, good award redemption rates, better award access, free - discounted lounge access, etc.)
Reply: Good award redemption rates, better award access, lounge access would be nice but is not crucial.
(8) Preferred Airlines
Reply: No preferred airlines but trying to avoid US airlines.